A great twist feels surprising without feeling unfair. Jennifer Sadera, Kemper Donovan, Millie Hast, Peter Rosch, and Terry Friedman explore how to design plot turns that raise stakes and redirect expectations. This session focuses on misdirection, payoff, and crafting endings that shock while still feeling earned.
When You’re Being Watched Back: Understanding Surveillance and Countersurveillance
Surveillance becomes dangerous when someone knows they are being watched. Carmen Amato draws on firsthand intelligence experience to explain how surveillance and countersurveillance really operate in the field. This session shows writers how observation, tradecraft,...
